To see if you or your child has a Functional Vision Problem and if Vision Therapy is an option, take our free online Vision Quiz, developed by a team of optometrists (J AM Optom Assoc 2006;77:116-123.).
The Vision Quiz uses a score-based system that helps us determine if a Functional Vision Exam is needed. A score of 20 or more, or the persistence of 1-2 symptoms indicates the need for testing. Click on the boxes next to the numbers.
Guideline to take Vision Quiz:
- The quiz applies to both adults and children.
- It's OK to skip a question if you don't know the answer or to ask your child.
- Some questions are based on how a child functions in the classroom - email your teacher the link to this page and ask him/her to take it based on how your child functions in the classroom.
0=Never / I don't know, 1=Seldom, 2=Occasionally, 3=Frequently, 4=Always
| SYMPTOM | SCORE |
|---|---|
| Headaches from near work | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Double vision when reading | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Burning, itchy, watery eyes | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Skips/repeats lines when reading | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Head tilt/closes one eye when reading | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Difficulty copying from board | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Avoids near work/reading | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Omits small words when reading | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Writes uphill or downhill | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Misaligns digits/columns of numbers | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Poor reading comprehension | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Holds reading material too close | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Trouble keeping attention on reading | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Difficulty completing assignments on time | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Always says "I can't" before trying | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Clumsy, knocks things over | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Does not use his/her time well | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Loses belongings/things | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Forgetful/poor memory | 0 1 2 3 4 |